It's been nearly two years since the pandemic hit Ireland. Since March of 2020 we've seen a government fail again and again to get things
Editorial – Bill limiting protests not the way to deal with far-right mobs outside people's homes
With the news that Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne is introducing a bill that'll ban protests outside of people's homes more than a few politicians
Every situation is different and that's why abortion rights are fundamental
"Well fair enough, like, I agree with abortion in terms of rape or incest. But, I'm sorry, ye don't deserve one just for being a
Long winter ahead as anti-mask protestors are here to stay
Anti-mask and anti-vaccination activists are desperate and flailing. Their lack of success over the last 19 months, writ large by the population's incredible uptake of
Media debating people's rights isn't balance. It's abhorrent.
There are some elements in Irish society who need to think deeply about how they use their platforms. For anyone concerned about social justice it
Election Special – Voters will trounce Justin Barrett and Dolores Cahill. But that's not the point.
There's just over a week until voters in Dublin Bay South (DBS) go to the polls in an unexpected by-election. Conspiracy theorists and members of
Having a right good laugh
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. However, I dare say if you are screaming out in extreme pain you would not want me telling
Editorial – The virus may be losing its grip but extremism and conspiracy theories are here to stay
As Ireland heads towards the fifth month of lockdown, COVID denialists and anti-lockdown activists are becoming more emboldened. Their message hasn't been dulled throughout the
Why do I care about anti-maskers? In a word, ableism!
Webster's dictionary defines the word ableism as….Okay. Relax. This isn't a leaving cert essay! "But", you cry, "Therese (Because that's my name!) what the actual
Allyship with marginalised groups means examining your own privilege
The definition of allyship is when a person who is in a position of privilege and power seeks to operate in solidarity with a marginalised
Editorial – Forces similar to those that attempted insurrection in Washington aren't unknown to Irish shores
Four years of Donald Trump's extremist rhetoric reached its natural apex in Washington last week. Having refused to acknowledge that Joe Biden won the election
Editorial – Ireland is unexceptional when it comes to the pandemic and the far right
Ireland is not special. This has been hammered home for many in the last year. We were, like every other country on the planet, hit